| Miracle on 34th Street (Special Edition) | 
 enlarge | Director: George Seaton
Actors: Maureen O'hara, John Payne, Edmund Gwenn, Gene Lockhart, Natalie Wood
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  153 reviews
Sales Rank: 258
Format: Ac-3, Black & White, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Special Edition, Ntsc
Languages: Dutch (Original Language), English (Original Language), English (Dubbed), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Running Time: 96 minutes
Number Of Items: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.7
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MPN: 798625
UPC: 024543381723
EAN: 0024543381723
ASIN: B000HT3PPG
Theatrical Release Date: May 2, 1947
Release Date: November 21, 2006
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Product Description
Continue a cherished holiday tradition with the tale of Kris Kringle and Miracle on 34th Street. This special edition DVD includes a 15-minute retrospective of Macy's involvement in the film. Watch it in color or classic black and white.
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 A Christmas Classic January 2, 2009
This has long been a favorite of many at Christmas time. It is a great production.
This timeless classic features Edmund Gwenn as Kris Kringle. This kindly old man is employed to play Santa Claus at the Macy's department store in New York. He creates quite a stir in the job and it is apparent that he really believes that he is Santa Claus. Some who do not accept this identity seek to have him committed to a mental facility.
There are some classic courtroom scenes with the presiding judge put in the untenable position of possibly ruling that Kringle is not really St. Nick. He faces great unpopularity even with his own family members, let alone the voters.
This is really a fun flick. It is well done and has some great subplots. Two well known actresses who play in it are Maureen O'Hara and a very young Natalie Wood. If you have not seen it already, you will likely enjoy it. If you have watched it before, this is one that can be pleasantly viewed again.
This 1947 Version is MUCH Better Than the 1994 Version December 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The characters and story fidelity are superb in the 1947 movie! The 1994 version pales in comparison.
TIMELESS CLASSIC FILM WITH AN EXCELLENT DVD TREATMENT! December 25, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Well, it's Christmas Eve and I've started my annual Christmas movie marathon. This year, I watched an old favorite 'The Miracle On 34th Street'. The film is as fresh now as it was in it's original release. The film's message about commercialism taking control of the holiday rings truer each passing year!
For those who aren't familiar with this wonderful holiday film, it's at the top of the list of great Christmas films. The cast, script and pacing are perfect. The 2 disc DVD release has commentary by star Maureen O'Hara, AMC Hollywood Back-story, A 45 minute made for TV remake of the film, which is very good and an excellent DVD transfer in both Black & White and Color!
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Great Christmas Movie December 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I know there were other "Miracle on 34th Street" presentations but this is the one and only. No other can compare with the way this story is presented. I loved it as a child and still love it as an adult. It is a true classic.
The perfect Christmas movie December 24, 2008
The only drawback of this DVD is the colorized version. Technicolor was available when this movie was made, but the director and producers chose not to use it. Maybe there was a reason for that.
Fortunately, the black and white version is here too- the better one.
Here's a thought though. Why is it that every time a person is presented in something other than a fantasy- as someone who believes himself to be Santa Claus- he's always shown as a mental patient?
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